High School
2025-26 Important Dates
2025-26 Season begins: November 17, 2025
First matches may be held: December 3, 2025
AA/A WV Dual Team State Championships: February 6, 2026
AAA WV Dual Team State Championships: February 7, 2026
Regional Tournaments: Weekend of February 20-21, 2026
Boys State Tournament: March 5-7, 2026
Girls State Tournament: March 7, 2026
Future State Tournament dates:
2027 - March 4 - 6
2028 - March 2 - 4
2029 - March 1 - 3
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2024-25 High School Tournament Dates
Gary Bender Raider Cup: December 7, 2024
Mercer County Wrestling Kickoff Classic: December 7, 2024
Ritchie Duals: December 7, 2024
Washington Elite Opener: December 7, 2024
Caleb Marcum Memorial "Battle at the Barn" (Buffalo): December 13-14, 2024
Max Horz Holiday Invitational: December 13-14, 2024
McFly Outdoors Duals: December 13-14, 2024
24th Annual Keyser Kiwanis Tournament: December 14, 2024
"Morse Reese Memorial" Duals Wrestling Tournament: December 14, 2024
Dix Manning Duals, December 14, 2024
Jason Eades Memorial Duals: December 14, 2024
Fallen Heroes Wrestling Tournament: December 20-21, 2024
Bob Stover Duals: December 21, 2024
Nurse Pro Plus Tournament: December 21, 2024
Phil Davis Invitational (Chesapeake, OH): December 21, 2024
Tom Lewis Classic (East Fairmont): December 28, 2024
19th Annual Grafton Duals: December 28, 2024
Nitro Pat Vance Invitational: January 3-4, 2025
2025 WV Army National Guard Duals Wrestling Tournament (Summersville): January 3-4, 2025
Cameron Dragons Alumni Invitational: January 4, 2025
MSAC Conference Tournament (Parkersburg): January 5, 2025
Winner's Choice Presented by Reclaim: January 10-11, 2025
St. Marys Par Mar Stores Alumni Tournament: January 11, 2025
Ron Mauck OVAC Wrestling Championships: January 16-18, 2025
Cornelius Godfrey Memorial Tournament: January 18, 2025
Braxton County Invitational: January 17-18, 2025
Red Devil JV Rumble Oak Hill: January 24, 2025
Herbert Hoover Memorial Tournament: January 24-25, 2025
Williamstown Bob Zide Yellowjacket Wrestling Rumble: January 22, 2025
WSAZ High School Invitational: January 31-February 1, 2025
WV Single A Challenge: January 31 - February 1, 2025
Raider Rumble (Liberty Raleigh): February 1, 2025
Black Eagle Tournament (South Charleston): February 7-8, 2025
Bowman Classic Duals (Princeton): February 8, 2025
Larry Snuffer Slam, February 8, 2025
Les DeLong Memorial Tournament (South Point, OH): February 8, 2025
Mike Stump Invitational: February 8, 2025
Cardinal Conference Tournament (Herbert Hoover): February 15, 2025
2025-26 High School Tournament Dates
"Morse Reese Memorial" Duals Wrestling Tournament: December 13, 2025
Jefferson JV Mixer: December 18, 2025
Jefferson Duals: December 19-20, 2025
Larry Richie Memorial Wrestle-A-Bout (Tyler Consolidated): December 20, 2025
Nurse Pro Plus Tournament: December 20, 2025
Tom Lewis Classic: December 27, 2025
WSAZ High School Invitational: January 30-31, 2026
Middle School
2024-25 Season begins: November 11, 2024
First matches may be held: December 4, 2024
Season ends: February 22, 2025
2024-25 Middle School Tournament Dates
Charleston Invitational Middle School Duals: December 6-7, 2024 Cick here for pools
Eagles Annual Middle School Duals (Johnson City, KY): December 7, 2024
Wayne Bennett Duals: December 7, 2024
Cameron Dragons Conquer the Lair Middle School Challenge: December 14, 2024
Spencer Yellow Jacket Duals: December 14, 2024
Braxton Bash: December 21, 2024
David Trammell Memorial Tournament: December 21, 2024
MMS Holiday Takedown (Moundsville): December 21, 2024
Phil Davis Invitational (Chesapeake, OH): December 21, 2024
Iron Duals (Preston): December 27, 2024
Mountain State Clash: December 27-28, 2024
Fear The Pack Duals: January 4, 2025
2025 Falcons Invitational (John Adams): Janary 10-11, 2025
Jr. Jacket Rumble: January 11, 2025
Doddridge County Team Duals: January 18, 2025
Fayetteville Middle School Duals: January 18, 2025
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Tournament: January 20, 2025
Her-Story Maker Girls Middle School Tournament (Fayetteville): January 24, 2025
2024-2025 Barboursville Brawl: Janary 25, 2025
WSAZ Middle School Invitational: January 31-February 1, 2025
Bonnie the Buccaneer Beatdown Girls MS Tournament (Buckhannon-Upshur): February 1, 2025
LKC Middle School Championships (Clay County): February 15, 2025
2025-26 Middle School Tournament Dates
WSAZ Middle School Invitational: January 30-31, 2026
Girls
2024-25 Girls Tournament Dates
Princeton Lady Tiger Invitational: December 6, 2024
Williamstown Lady Jacket Throwdown: December 7, 2024
Shady Spring Scuffle: December 13, 2024
Parkersburg Womens Wrestling Winter Classic: January 3, 2025
Cornelius Godfrey Memorial Tournament: January 17, 2025
Her-Story Maker Girls Tournament (Fayetteville): January 24, 2025
Lady Raider Rumble (Liberty Raleigh): January 31, 2025
Bonnie the Buccaneer Beatdown Girls HS and MS Tournament (Buckhannon-Upshur): February 1, 2025
Lady Cats Women's Invitational (Paden City): February 8, 2025
Bowman Classic Girls Invitational (Princeton): February 15, 2025
2nd Annual Girls Border War (Washington High School): March 23, 2025
2025-26 Girls Tournament Dates
Lady Knights Clash (Tyler Consolidated): December 19, 2025
Bonnie the Buccaneer Beatdown Girls Tournament (Buckhannon-Upshur): January 24, 2026
Youth
2024-25 Youth Regional and State Tournament Dates
All WVYWA regional tournaments will be held Saturday, February 16, 2025
Region 1 Tournament - Brooke High School
Region 2 Tournament - University High School
Region 3 Tournament - Summersville Armory
Region 4 Tournament - Huntington High School
WVYWA Boys and Girls state tournaments will be held at the Charleston Civic Center
West Virginia Youth Wrestling Association Youth State Championships: March 1-2, 2025
West Virginia Youth Wrestling Association Girls WV State Championships: March 1-2, 2025
GIRLS WV Jr. State Wrestling Championships (Parkersburg): February 23, 2025
48th WV Jr. State Wrestling Championships (Parkersburg): March 15-16, 2025
WV Novice State Championships(Bridgeport): March 22, 2025
Youth/Open Wrestling
WV-Mat Youth/Open Tournament Listings
Youth/Club team directory - West Virginia
Coaching Youth Wrestling
Promote the Sport!
The Mindset and Tactics of a Champion
by Ken Chertow
A Syllabus for Youth Wrestling
by Dr. Bill Welker
Middle Atlantic Wrestling Association
www.mawawrestling.com
2025 MAWA Preliminary District Tournament: March 29, 2025
West Virginia AAU Wrestling
www.wvaauwrestling.org
Contact info: Jim Smith
CompetitiveEdgeWrestling@gmail.com
304-881-1038
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West Virginia University Wrestling
Tim Flynn, Head Coach
TFlynn@mail.wvu.edu
304-293-9871
WVU Wrestling at WVUSports.com
WVU Website
2024-2025 Season
Oct. 26 (Sat): Wrestle-Offs HOME*, 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 2 (Sat): at Southeast Open, Salem, VA (Cregger Center), ALL DAY
Nov. 6 (Wed): Glenville State, HOME*, 7:00 p.m.
Nov. 14 (Thu): at Rider, Lawrenceville, N.J. (Alumni Gymnasium), 7:00 p.m.
Nov. 16 (Sat): at NWCA All-Star Classic (Exh.), State College, PA (Rec Hall), TBD
Nov. 22 (Fri): at Appalachian State, Boone, N.C. (Varsity Gym), 7:00 p.m.
Dec. 6 (Fri): at Cliff Keen Invitational, Las Vegas, NV (Las Vegas Convention Center), ALL DAY
Dec. 7 (Sat): at Cliff Keen Invitational, Las Vegas, NV (Las Vegas Convention Center), ALL DAY
Dec. 15 (Sun): California Baptist, HOME, New Cumberland, WV (Oak Glen High School), 4:00 p.m.
Dec. 21 (Sat): at Campbell, Kissimmee, FL (Silver Spurs Arena), ALL DAY
Dec. 21 (Sat): at Wisconsin, Kissimmee, FL (Silver Spurs Arena), ALL DAY
Dec. 21 (Sat): at North Dakota State, Kissimmee, FL (Silver Spurs Arena), ALL DAY
Jan. 4 (Sat): at Princeton, Princeton, N.J. (Jadwin Gymnasium), 7:00 p.m.
Jan. 8 (Wed): Iowa State, HOME* Morgantown, WV, 7:00 p.m.
Jan. 12 (Sun): Pitt, HOME*, Morgantown, WV, 1:00 p.m.
Jan. 17 (Fri): at Oklahoma, Norman, OK (McCasland Field House), 7:00p.m.
Jan. 19 (Sun): at Oklahoma State, Stillwater, OK (Gallagher-Iba Arena), 3:00 p.m.
Jan. 26 (Sun): at Missouri, Columbia, MO (Hearnes Center), 2:00 p.m.
Feb. 1 (Sat): University of Northern Iowa, HOME*, Morgantown, WV, 7:00 p.m.
Feb. 6 (Thu): at Utah Valley, Layton, UT (Layton High School), 8:00 p.m.
Feb. 8 (Sat): at Wyoming, Laramie, WY (Uniwyo Sports Complex), 2:00 p.m.
Feb. 23 (Sun): Arizona State, HOME*, Morgantown, WV, 2:00 p.m.
Mar. 8 (Sat): at Big 12 Championship, Tulsa, OK (BOK Center), ALL DAY
Mar. 9 (Sun): at Big 12 Championship, Tulsa, OK (BOK Center), ALL DAY
Mar. 20 (Thu): at NCAA Championships, Philadelphia, PA (Wells Fargo Center), ALL DAY
Mar. 21 (Fri): at NCAA Championships, Philadelphia, PA (Wells Fargo Center), ALL DAY
Mar. 22 (Sat): at NCAA Championships, Philadelphia, PA (Wells Fargo Center), ALL DAY
* Home matches held at the WVU Coliseum with the exception of December 15.
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West Liberty University Wrestling
Danny Irwin, Head Coach
daniel.irwin@westliberty.edu
304-336-8230
West Liberty Wrestling at
hilltoppersports.com
West Liberty University Website
2024-25 Season
Nov. 2 (Sat): at Mount Union Invitational, Alliance, OH, 9:00 a.m.
Nov. 7 (Thu): at Pitt-Johnstown, Johnstown, PA, 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 17 (Sun): at King Open, Bristol, TN, 9:00 a.m.
Nov. 21 (Thu): Fairmont State, HOME, West Liberty, WV, 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 23 (Sat): at Baldwin Wallace Invitational, Berea, OH, 9:00 a.m.
Dec. 7 (Sat): at Little State Invitational, Indianapolis, IN, 9:00 a.m.
Dec. 22 (Sun): Hilltopper Duals, HOME, West Liberty, WV, 10:00 a.m.
Jan. 4 (Sat): at Fairmont State Invitational, Fairmont, WV, 9:00 a.m.
Jan. 10 (Fri): at NWCA National Duals, Indianapolis, IN, TBD
Jan. 19 (Sun): at Mount Union Open, Alliance, OH, 9:00 a.m.
Jan. 24 (Fri): Gannon, HOME, West Liberty, WV, 6:30 p.m.
Jan. 25 (Sat): Davis & Elkins College, HOME, West Liberty, WV, 12:00 p.m.
Feb. 1 (Sat): at Mountain East Conference Championships, TBD
Feb. 7 (Fri): at Ashland, Ashland, OH, 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 8 (Sat): at John Suma Invitational, Berea, OH, 9:00 a.m.
Feb. 13 (Thu): Lake Erie, HOME, West Liberty, WV, 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 16 (Sun): at John Carrol Open, University Heights, OH, 9:00 a.m.
Mar. 1 (Sat): at NCAA D-II Super Region Three Championships, Tiffin, OH, 9:00 a.m.
Mar. 14 (Fri): at NCAA D-II National Championships, Indianapolis, IN, TBD
All home matches will be held at the Academic Sports & Recreation Complex (ASRC) on West Liberty U's campus.
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Bluefield State College Wrestling
Sam Gardner, Head Coach
sgardner@bluefieldstate.edu
Office: 304-327-4249
Cell: 856-516-3923
Bluefield State Wrestling at gobstate.com
2024-25 Season
Nov. 2 (Sat): at University of the Cumberlands, Williamsburg, KY, TBD
Nov. 6 (Wed): University of Mount Olive, HOME, Bluefield, WV, 6:00 p.m.
Nov. 10 (Sun): at Averett Open, Danville, VA, TBD
Nov. 13 (Wed): at Newberry College, Newberry, SC, 6:00 p.m.
Nov. 16 (Sat): at UNC Pembroke, Pembroke, NC, 6:00 p.m.
Nov. 17 (Sun): at King Open, Bristol, TN, TBD
Dec. 7 (Sat): at Cleveland State Open, Cleveland, OH, TBD
Dec. 14 (Sat): at Averett Duals, Danville, VA, TBD
Jan. 3 (Fri): at King's Dual, Bristol, TN,TBD
Jan. 18 (Sat): at Emory & Henry Invite, Emory, VA, TBD
Jan. 21 (Tue): University of Montevallo, HOME, Bluefield, WV, 6:00 p.m.
Jan. 21 (Tue): Emory & Henry University, HOME, Bluefield, 6:00 p.m.
Jan. 24 (Fri): at Lander University, Greenwood, SC, 6:00 p.m.
Feb. 6 (Thu): Lincoln Memorial University, HOME, Bluefield, WV, 6:00 p.m.
Feb. 15 (Sat): at JCU Open, University Heights, OH, TBD
Mar. 1 (Sat): at Super Region 3, Findlay, OH, TBD
* Home matches held at the Ned E. Shott Gym
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Davis and Elkins College Wrestling
Tom Molony, Head Coach
molonyt@dewv.edu
D&E Wrestling at senatornation.com
2024-25 Season
Nov. 2 (Sat): at Glenville State, 9:00 a.m.
Nov. 16 (Sat): at University of Findlay, Findlay, OH, 9:00 a.m.
Dec. 7 (Sat): at Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown, PA, 9:00 a.m.
Dec. 14 (Sat): University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, TBD
Jan. 10 (Fri): at Virginia Duals, Hampton, VA, TBD
Jan. 25 (Sat): at West Liberty, TBD
Feb. 1 (Sat): at Mountain East Conference Tournament, West Liberty, TBD
Feb. 7 (Fri): at Wheeling University, 6:00 p.m.
Feb. 14 (Fri): at Fairmont State, 6:00 p.m.
Feb. 16 (Sun): Frostburg State, HOME *, TBD
Feb. 22 (Sat): Glenville State at Glenville, 1:00 p.m.
Feb. 22 (Sat): Salem at Glenville, 1:00 p.m.
* Home matches held at the McDonnell Center
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Fairmont State University Wrestling
Gennaro Bonaventura, Head Coach
gbonaventura@fairmontstate.edu
631-220-7821
FSU Wrestling at fightingfalcons.com
Fairmont State Falcon Wrestling Facebook Page
2024-25 Season
Oct. 27 (Sun): Maroon vs. Gray Wrestle Off, HOME *, 2:00 p.m.
Nov. 2 (Sat): at Glenville State Invitational, 2:00 p.m.
Nov. 7 (Thu): at Salem, 7:00 p.m.
Nov. 9 (Sat): at W&J Invitational, Washington, PA, 10:00 a.m.
Nov. 17 (Sun): Frostburg State University, HOME *, 10:00 a.m.
Nov. 17 (Sun): Kutztown University, HOME *, 10:00 a.m.
Nov. 21 (Thu): at West Liberty, 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 24 (Sun): East Stroudsburg University at Greensburg, PA, 10:00 a.m.
Nov. 24 (Sun): Seton Hall at Greensburg, PA, 10:00 a.m.
Nov. 24 (Sun): St. Vincent College at Greensburg, PA, 10:00 a.m.
Dec. 8 (Sun): at Nassau Open, Garden City, NY, 10:00 a.m.
Jan. 4 (Sat): Fairmont State Open, HOME *, 10:00 a.m.
Jan. 10 (Fri): at Penn State Altoona, Altoona, PA, 1:30 p.m.
Jan. 11 (Sat): at University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown, Johnstown, PA, 12:00 p.m.
Jan. 18 (Sat): at Ganon, Erie, PA, 11:00 a.m.
Jan. 18 (Sat): at Miller University, Erie, PA, 11:00 a.m.
Jan. 18 (Sat): at Grand Valley State University, Erie, PA, 11:00 a.m.
Jan. 22 (Wed): Glenville State University, HOME *, 6:00 p.m.
Jan. 22 (Wed): Garrett College, HOME *, 6:00 p.m.
Jan. 25 (Sat): at Millersville Duals, Millersville, PA, 10:00 a.m.
Feb. 2 (Sun): at Mountain East Conference Championships, West Liberty, WV, 10:00 a.m.
Feb. 10 (Mon): at Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA, 7:00 p.m.
Feb. 14 (Fri): Davis & Elkins College, HOME *, 6:00 p.m.
Mar. 1 (Sat): at NCAA Super Region I Championships, Johnstown, PA, 10:00 a.m.
Mar. 14 (Fri): at NCAA National Championships, Indianapolis, IN, TBD
* Home matches held at the Feaster Center (Joe Retton Arena, Dan Cava Court)
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Glenville State College Wrestling
Dylan Cottrell, Head Coach
Dylan.Cottrell@glenville.edu
Glenville State Wrestling at gscpioneers.com/sports/wrestling
2024-25 Season
Nov. 2 (Sat): Glenville State University, HOME, , Glenville, WV, 9:00 a.m.
Nov. 6 (Wed): at West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, 7:00 p.m.
Nov. 10 (Sun): at Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD, 2:00 p.m.
Nov. 16 (Sat): at University of Findlay, Findlay, OH, TBD
Dec. 1 (Sun): at Coker University, Greenwood, SC, TBD
Dec. 1 (Sun): at UNC Pembroke, Greenwood, SC, TBD
Dec. 1 (Sun): at University of Mount Olive, Greenwood, SC, TBD
Dec. 1 (Sun): at Newberry College, Greenwood, SC, TBD
Dec. 14 (Sat): at University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, TBD
Jan. 5 (Sun): TBA Home Gannon University, HOME, Glenville, WV, TBD
Jan. 5 (Sun): TBA Home Grand Valley State University, HOME, Glenville, WV, TBD
Jan. 5 (Sun): TBA Home Lander University, HOME, Glenville, WV, TBD
Jan. 10 (Fri): TBD, Glenville, WV, TBD
Jan. 17 (Fri): at Ashland University, Ashland, OH, TBD
Jan. 22 (Wed): at Fairmont State University, Fairmont, WV, TBD
Jan. 22 (Wed): at Fairmont State University, Fairmont, WV, TBD
Jan. 26 (Sun): at University of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, TBD
Jan. 26 (Sun): at Bloomsburg University, Buffalo, NY, TBD
Feb. 1 (Sat): Mountain East Conference, TBD
Feb. 8 (Sat): at University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, TBD
Feb. 13 (Thu): at Frostburg State University, Frostburg, MD, TBD
Feb. 21 (Fri): Davis & Elkins College, HOME, Glenville, WV, TBD
Feb. 21 (Fri): Salem University, HOME, Glenville, WV, TBD
* Home matches held at the Waco Center
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Salem University Wrestling
Cole Houser, Head Coach
Salem University Wrestling at salemtigers.com/sports/mwre
Salem University Website
2024-25 Season
Nov. 2 (Sat): at Glenville State Invitational, Glenville, WV, TBD
Nov. 7 (Thu): Fairmont State University, HOME, Salem, WV, 7:00 p.m.
Nov. 10 (Sun): at Ohio Intercollegiate Open at Case Western Reserve, Cleveland, OH, TBD
Nov. 17 (Sun): at King University Open Bristol, TN, TBD
Dec. 1 (Sun): at Carolina Clash at Lander University, Greenwood, SC, TBD
Dec. 14 (Sat): at Midwest Classic at University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, TBD
Jan. 4 (Sat): at Fairmont State Invitational, Fairmont, WV, TBD
Jan. 7 (Tue): at Seton Hill University (PA), Greensburg, PA, TBD
Jan. 19 (Sun): at Purple Raider Open at University of Mount Union, Alliance, OH, TBD
Jan. 25 (Sat): at Millersville University, Millersville, PA, TBD
Feb. 8 (Sat): at West Virginia Tech, HOME,Salem, WV, 7:00 p.m.
Feb. 22 (Sat): at Glenville State University, Glenville, WV, TBD
Feb. 22 (Sat): at Davis & Elkins College, Glenville, WV, TBD
* Home matches held at the T. Edward Davis Gymnasium
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Wheeling University Wrestling
Daniel Ownbey, Head Coach
Wheeling University Wrestling at wucardinals.com/sports/wrestling
Wheeling University Website
2024-25 Season
Nov. 2 (Sat): at Mount Union Invitational, Alliance, OH, TBD
Nov. 6 (Wed): at Frostburg State University, Frostburg, MD, TBD
Nov. 10 (Sun): at Ohio Collegiate Open, Cleveland, OH, TBD
Nov. 13 (Wed): at Washington and Jefferson College, Washington, PA, TBD
Nov. 16 (Sat): at Findlay Open, Findlay, OH, TBD
Dec. 14 (Sat): at Midwest Classic, Indianapolis, IN
Jan. 10 (Fri): Muskingum University, HOME, Wheeling, WV, TBD
Jan. 10 (Fri): Waynesburg University, HOME, Wheeling, WV, TBD
Jan. 19 (Sun): at Purple Raider Open, Alliance, OH, TBD
Feb. 1 (Sat): at Mountain East Conference, Wheeling, WV, TBD
Feb. 7 (Fri): Davis & Elkins College,HOME, Wheeling, WV, TBD
Feb. 7 (Fri): Fairmont State University, HOME, Wheeling, WV, TBD
Feb. 16 (Sun): at John Carroll Open, University Heights, OH, TBD
Mar. 1 (Sat): at Super Regional 1 Tournament, Indianapolis, IN, TBD
* Home matches held at the Alma Grace McDonough Center - Performance Gym
The past Wheeling Jesuit pages can be viewed AT THIS LINK.
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WVU Tech Wrestling
Joel Harris, Head Wrestling Coach
Cell: 304-719-3681
joel.harris1@mail.wvu.edu
WVU Tech Wrestling at goldenbearathletics.com
Visit the WVU Tech Website
Follow WVUTech Wrestling on Facebook
WVUTechWrestling
2024-25 Season
Nov. 2 (Sat): at Patriot Open, Corbin, KY, 9:00 a.m.
Nov. 10 (Sun): at Averett Open, Danville, VA, TBD
Nov. 23 (Sat): at Life Open, Marietta, GA, TBD
Dec. 14 (Sat): at Averett University, Danville, VA, TBD
Jan. 4 (Sat): at Fairmont State Invitational, Fairmont, WV, TBD
Jan. 10 (Fri): Southern Virginia University, HOME,Beckley, WV, TBD
Jan. 10 (Fri): University of Pikeville, HOME, Beckley, WV, TBD
Jan. 16 (Thu): at Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA, TBD
Jan. 22 (Wed): at Montreat College (NC) Montreat, NC, TBD
Feb. 1 (Sat): at Cumberland Open, Lebanon, TN, TBD
Feb. 8 (Sat): at Salem University, Salem, WV, TBD
Feb. 21 (Fri): at Appalachian Athletic Conference Championship, Cleveland, GA, TBD
* Home matches held in Beckley, WV (Van Meter Gym)
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